MISSISSAUGA, ON, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ – Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc. (TSX: MRV) (OTCQX: MRVFF) d/b/a Miravo Healthcare (Miravo or the Company), a Canadian focused healthcare company with global reach and a diversified portfolio of commercial products, today announced the commercial launch of NeoVisc+ 2 mL and NeoVisc ONE 4 mL in Canada. Both NeoVisc+ and NeoVisc ONE received Health Canada approval in September 2020 for the treatment of pain and improvement of joint functionality in patients affected by degenerative (age-related changes) or mechanical arthropathy (related to overuse) of the knee.
“We continue to expand our Canadian business with the commercial launch of the two new line extensions of NeoVisc,” said Jesse Ledger, Miravo’s President & Chief Executive Officer. “The launch of NeoVisc+ and NeoVisc ONE provides doctors and patients with innovative options for the treatment of knee pain.”
About NeoVisc
NeoVisc+ and NeoVisc ONE are hyaluronic acid (HA) viscosupplements injected by a licensed healthcare professional into the knee joint. Extensive data in peer reviewed literature indicates that intra-articular administration of HA is capable of restoring the viscoelastic properties of the synovial fluid, with alleviation of pain and improvement of joint mobility. Viscosupplements are often administered to patients suffering from the effects of osteoarthritis (OA).
NeoVisc is presented in pre-filled syringes containing either 30 mg/2 mL (NeoVisc+) administered at weekly intervals for 3 weeks or a low volume single injection, 60 mg/4 mL (NeoVisc ONE). Both presentations of NeoVisc reduce pain symptoms and improve knee joint functionality for up to 6 months.
OA is the most common form of arthritis, affecting nearly five million Canadians. Those numbers are increasing: an estimated one in six Canadians will have OA by 2035, with a new diagnosis every 60 seconds. (Arthritis Society of Canada). Historical data indicates approximately 29% of Canadians reported being diagnosed with OA of the knee, with prevalence rates of 13.0% in patients 20-49, 38.3% in patients aged 50-64, rising to 48.7% in those 65 years and older. (Statistics Canada).
About Miravo Healthcare
Miravo is a Canadian focused, healthcare company with global reach and a diversified portfolio of commercial products. The Company’s products target several therapeutic areas, including pain, allergy, and dermatology. The Company’s strategy is to in-license and acquire growth-oriented, complementary products for Canadian and international markets. Miravo’s head office is located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, the international operations are located in Dublin, Ireland and the Company’s manufacturing facility is located in Varennes, Québec, Canada. The Varennes facility operates in a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) environment respecting the U.S, Canada and E.U. GMP regulations and is regularly inspected by Health Canada and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. For additional information, please visit www.miravohealthcare.com.
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SOURCE Nuvo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
